IACF

All fairs and markets and physical art and antiques exhibitions and events are cancelled across England under the new coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

IACF’s Ardingly market was the final major fair held before the new lockdown began in England

One of the most popular fairs on the circuit, IACF’s Peterborough Festival of Antiques is back.

The buying crowd at IACF Ardingly was more local than usual but no less enthusiastic

Top tips from IACF’s Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Thirteen-year old Miles Raymond from Tunbridge Wells started collecting after he found an old bottle in his grandparents’ garden. He would like be a dealer in the future, but his career path also leans towards design and engineering – with his interest in antiques a useful influence.

Fairs held at conference and events venues that involve more than 30 people at any one time will not be possible under government legislation until October 1.

Trader reopens shop and stresses the need not to bombard customers with the safety message

International Antiques and Collectors Fairs (IACF) kicked off its return to business with its first event after lockdown.

Also at Shepton Mallet in January, IACF’s two-day Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair takes place on Friday and Saturday 17-18.

Sellers and buyers hit the ground running to make the most of the early-morning bargains

IACF has announced a change to the three-day antiques and collectors’ fairs held in Shepton Mallet at the Royal Bath and West Showground five times a year.

Organiser IACF and large array of dealers looking forward to ‘lucrative’ time of year

Close to 2000 dealers are booked for the Peterborough Festival of Antiques on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28.